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This position is located in the Office of Inspector General (OIG), Headquarters, U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Washington, DC. Through audits and investigations, OIG works within DOT to detect and prevent waste, fraud, and abuse in departmental programs. The incumbent for this position serves as a Visual Communications Specialist under the Chief Communications Officer within the Office of Strategic Communications and Programs.
10/01/2019 to 10/17/2019
$69,581 - $108,422 per year
GS 11 - 12
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - Travel may be required as needed less than 25% of the time.
No
Permanent - This is a permanent position.
Full-time - This is a full-time position.
Competitive
13 - The full performance of this position is GS-13.
No
No
JS-40-2019-0001
547468200
As a Visual Communications Specialist, you will:
Serve as a resource for graphical, visual, and multimedia presentation and communication of information and provides assistance and guidance to OIG management in drafting and reviewing written material used for publication internally and externally such as published articles, public statements and speeches, congressional testimony and regular reporting, media quotes, briefing documents and presentations, press releases, audit reports, investigations magazines, materials for internal events and functions such as the annual awards ceremony, OIG weekly newsletter, etc. to ensure consistency, appropriateness of message, and visual appeal.
To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE or EDUCATION qualifications for the grade(s) at which you are requesting consideration.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE
GS-11: To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equal or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the federal service with the following:
Specialized experience for the GS-11 level: demonstrated experience and skill in designing materials including but not limited to reports, infographics, newsletters, PowerPoint presentations, brochures; skill and experience with common information technology and graphic design tools; and experience with methods and techniques in printing and layout processes, desktop publishing, photographic techniques computer graphics systems, page layout and SharePoint design.
GS-12: To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equal or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the federal service with the following:
Specialized experience for GS-12 level includes: applying advanced knowledge and skill in creating unique graphic design, still photographic and video products. Creates complex infographics, newsletters, PowerPoint presentations, brochures; skill and experience with common information technology and graphic design tools; and experience with methods and techniques in printing and layout processes, desktop publishing, photographic techniques computer graphics systems, page layout and SharePoint design.
Candidates will be asked to fill out a Declaration for Federal Employment (Optional Form 306).
Applications will not be accepted from non-status candidates. Non-status candidates are those individuals who do not have competitive status (e.g., reinstatement eligibility, transfer eligibility from another government agency, etc.) Except for disabled individuals, non-status candidates must be in the area of consideration. Competitive status is not required if applicant is a disabled individual who may be eligible for appointment under a special Schedule A appointing authority in the excepted service. Applicants who meet this provision may apply even if they are outside the area of consideration.
All status candidates must submit a copy of their most recent SF-50, and/or a copy of the last SF-50 that indicates they have competitive status.
Any male applicant who was born after December 31, 1959, and who is subsequently selected for this position must certify that he is registered for the military selective service by the date he is to enter on duty. False certification may result in termination after appointment.
Relocation Expenses will not be paid.
If selected for this position, you will be subject to favorable adjudication of an employment suitability determination.
Best qualified candidates will be responsible for arranging and paying for their own travel expenses in conjunction with any required interviews, unless they are already employed by the Office of Inspector General at the U. S. Department of Transportation.
THIS AGENCY PROVIDES REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES. IF YOU NEED A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR ANY PART OF THE APPLICATION AND HIRING PROCESS, PLEASE NOTIFY THE AGENCY. THE DECISION ON GRANTING REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS WILL BE ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS. ALL APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, GENDER, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, POLITICAL AFFILIATION, UNION AFFILIATION OR NON AFFILIATION, MARITAL STATUS, NON- DISQUALIFYING PHYSICAL HANDICAP, OR ANY OTHER NON-MERIT REASON. THE OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL (OIG), U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
It is the policy of the Government not to deny employment simply because an individual has been unemployed or to find an individual unqualified, unsuitable, or unfit for employment based upon financial difficulties that have arisen through no fault of the individual. Information about an individual's employment experience should be used only to determine the person's qualifications and to assess his or her relative level of knowledge, skills, and abilities. Although an individual's personal conduct may be relevant in any employment decision, including conduct during periods of unemployment or evidence of dishonesty in handling financial matters, financial difficulty that has arisen through no fault of the individual will generally not itself be the basis of unfavorable suitability or fitness determination.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants will be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position. Applicants who meet the qualification requirements will be further evaluated on their responses to the on-line announcement questions.
Your application will be evaluated based on the following competencies: (1) Writing, (2) Design, (3) Communication, and (4) Creativity and Innovation.
BASIS FOR RATING: Your application will be rated on the extent and quality of your experience, education and training relevant to the position. Your answers to the Vacancy Specific Questions, your self-determined rating, narrative responses, resume
and supporting documentation are reviewed. If your resume and supporting documents do not support your answers to the Vacancy Specific Questions, your final rating may be modified.
Applicants meeting minimum qualification standards will be placed in one of three groups (bronze, silver or gold) based on their substantiated level of education, experience, and ability, as it relates to the job requirements.
To be placed in the Gold category, you must be highly proficient with an overall comprehensive level of knowledge, skills and abilities of the job based on a complete review of your application.
To be placed in the Silver category, you must be competent in the position with an overall accomplished level of knowledge, skills and abilities of the job.
To be placed in the Bronze category, you must have an overall basic level of knowledge, skills and abilities of the job.
The Category Rating Method does not add Veterans' preference points or apply the "rule of three", but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category.
Documented Preference eligibles who meet minimum qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10% must be listed in the highest quality category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS9 grade level or higher.
RESUME- must include: 1) personal information; 2) education; 3) work experience, hours worked per week, dates of employment; and title, series and grade or salary if applicable; 4) supervisors phone number, e-mail address for each work period listed, and whether we may contact for reference checks; and 5) other qualifications.
ONLINE QUESTIONNAIRE
SCHEDULE A - To receive consideration for Schedule A appointment, you must submit your certification from a State Vocational Rehabilitation Office or the Department of Veterans Affairs that you are likely to succeed in the performance of the position.
CTAP/ICTAP - If you are eligible under the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), a copy of your certificate of surplus status, certificate of expected separation, or a specific Reduction-in-Force notice establishing your eligibility under CTAP/ICTAP. CTAP/ICTAP candidates must meet all qualification requirements for the vacant position to include any selective factors; meet the definition of best qualified; and be
able to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry.
Supporting documents may either be uploaded or faxed to 571-258-4052. The requested information MUST be received by fax within 48 hours prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement (not including Saturdays, Sundays or government holidays). The requested information MUST be received by fax within 48 hours prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement (not including Saturdays, Sundays or government holidays).
NOTE: Applicants who fail to submit all the required documentation listed above, in addition to their resumes, will be considered ineligible for further consideration for this announcement.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Applications submitted via WWW.USAJOBS.GOV must be received before midnight eastern time on the closing date of the announcement. No extensions will be granted. If you fail to submit a COMPLETE on-line resume, you WILL NOT be considered for this position. Please make sure that the responses provided in the questionnaire are fully supported by your resume, that your resume is detailed and you have highlighted your most relevant experience for this position (to include starting and ending dates of employment for each position held), and education (if applicable) as it relates to this job opportunity. If you fail to provide this information, it may result in you being rated "ineligible" or "not qualified" for this position.
If you exaggerate or falsify your experience, education and/or your responses to questions, your ratings are subject to change or you may be removed from employment consideration. Applicants who do not respond to the application questions will be rated ineligible.
If applying on-line poses a hardship to any applicant, the Servicing Personnel Office listed on the announcement will provide assistance to ensure that applications are submitted on-line by the closing date. Applicants must contact the Servicing Human Resources Office PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE to speak to someone who can provide assistance for on-line submission. Requests for extensions will not be granted.
Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of your application status by the servicing human resources specialist via e-mail. It is essential that you have a current e-mail address on file and remove any restrictions from your e-mail account that may prohibit our contacting you via e-mail. You may also check the status of your application at WWW.USAJOBS.GOV.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/547468200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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